Department for Communities and Local Government

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lord bird: Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in providing local authorities with the means to alleviate rises in business rates as announced in the Budget, particularly in relation to independent bookshops.

lord bourne of aberystwyth: The Government confirmed local authority allocations for the £300 million discretionary relief in April 2017 enabling councils to design and press on with implementing their own schemes. Many authorities have already issued reduced bills, and we continue to urge other councils to follow suit as quickly as possible.

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baroness pinnock: Her Majesty's Government what action they took in relation to the comments by the coroner following the Lakanal House fire that Approved Document B was "a most difficult document to use".

lord bourne of aberystwyth: The Coroner’s report into Lakanal House recommended simplifying the fire safety guidance relating to Building Regulations (Approved Document B). This work was being progressed. Following the tragedy at Grenfell Tower, we will need to consider the position on guidance further alongside the Prime Minister’s commitment to look at wider issues. This work will now need to be informed following the publication of the terms of reference for the inquiry.

Religion: Freedom of Expression

lord pearson of rannoch: Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth on 3 July (HL47), whether UK citizens are free to criticise religions in private and in public.

lord bourne of aberystwyth: Citizens of the United Kingdom are of course, free to criticise religions in private and public. However, it is not acceptable to stir up or promote hatred and violence against people because of their faith. Freedom of speech is one of the values that underpin our society but there are limits – it is not acceptable for people to abuse freedom of speech to incite hatred and division.

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

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lord wigley: Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to support the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon Project.

lord prior of brampton: The Government is currently assessing the recommendations of the Hendry Review on tidal lagoons and will publish a response in due course.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

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baroness kinnock of holyhead: Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of France regarding the Safe Schools Declaration.

baroness kinnock of holyhead: Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of France regarding the Safe Schools Declaration.

baroness kinnock of holyhead: Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Canada regarding the Safe Schools Declaration.

baroness kinnock of holyhead: Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to review their position on the Safe Schools Declaration, in the light of the support of a majority of NATO member states.

baroness kinnock of holyhead: Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Canada regarding the Safe Schools Declaration.

baroness kinnock of holyhead: Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to review their position on the Safe Schools Declaration, in the light of the support of a majority of NATO member states.

lord ahmad of wimbledon: At present, the UK Government has not signed the Safe Schools Declaration. However, in light of the recent decisions by both the French and Canadian Governments to sign up to the Declaration, the Government is reviewing its position.We have not held discussions with the Governments of France or Canada on this matter.

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lord alton of liverpool: Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of China regarding the case of Liu Xiaobo and his desire to be released to seek medical treatment abroad.

lord ahmad of wimbledon: As the Foreign Secretary stated on 13 July, we are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Liu Xiaobo. He was a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and lifelong campaigner for democracy, human rights and peace. His death is a huge loss and our thoughts are with his wife, Liu Xia, his wider family, friends and supporters.The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific raised the case of Liu Xiaobo directly with the Chinese Ambassador on 5 July. He called for Liu Xiaobo to be allowed full access to the medical treatment of his choice and for all restrictions on him and his family to be lifted. We also raised his case at the UK-China Human Rights Dialogue which was held in Beijing on 27 June.

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marquess of lothian: Her Majesty's Government what diplomatic efforts they are leading to help resolve the crisis between Qatar and its neighbouring states.

lord ahmad of wimbledon: The UK remains very concerned by the tensions in the Gulf. The Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary and other Ministers continue to engage with our Gulf friends to encourage de-escalation and support Kuwait's mediation efforts. On 4 July, the Prime Minister called His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates to reiterate the need for all sides to take urgent steps to de-escalate the situation and restore Gulf Cooperation Council unity. The Foreign Secretary most recently visited the region on 7-9 July to deliver the same message.

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marquess of lothian: Her Majesty's Government what priority they are giving to assist in the disruption of ISIS's financial networks; and what action they are taking in this regard.

lord ahmad of wimbledon: The Prime Minister agreed with G20 leaders on 7 July a new global effort to tackle terrorist finances. Countering Daesh’s finances has been one of the five key priorities of the 72-member Global Coalition against Daesh, since it formed in 2014. The UK continues to support this effort.

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lord dholakia: Her Majesty's Government, in the light of the statement by the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief that the "recent escalation in persistent pattern of persecution of the Baha'i community in Sana'a mirrors the persecution suffered by the Baha'i living in Iran", what assessment they have made of the influence of Iran against the interests of the Baha'i community in Sana'a, Yemen.

lord ahmad of wimbledon: We share the UN Special Rapporteur's concerns about the persecution of the Baha'i community in Yemen. We have raised our concerns with the Government of Yemen, and sought to highlight their plight through public diplomacy. We call on all parties to respect freedom of religion and belief and to protect the fundamental human rights of all Yemenis. We are concerned by Iranian support for the Houthis, and encourage Iran to show it can be constructive through promoting stability and showing commitment to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen.

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lord mcinnes of kilwinning: Her Majesty's Government when was the last occasion on which British officials raised with the Iranian authorities the issue of Iran's refusal to recognise dual nationality.

lord ahmad of wimbledon: Iran does not recognise dual nationality. Therefore under Iranian law dual nationals are treated as Iranian citizens. Nevertheless, we continue to request consular access to our dual nationals at every opportunity.

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baroness hayter of kentish town: Her Majesty's Government whether the UK Permanent Representative to the EU has relocated full-time to Brussels; and, if not, whether this was the expectation when he was appointed.

baroness hayter of kentish town: Her Majesty's Government whether the UK Permanent Representative to the EU has relocated full-time to Brussels; and, if not, whether this was the expectation when he was appointed.

baroness hayter of kentish town: Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to ensure that the UK Representation to the EU can function effectively without a resident head of the organisation.

baroness hayter of kentish town: Her Majesty's Government whether the Deputy Permanent Representative and Director General of the UK–EU Partnership have relocated to Brussels.

baroness hayter of kentish town: Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to ensure that the UK Representation to the EU can function effectively without a resident head of the organisation.

baroness hayter of kentish town: Her Majesty's Government whether the Deputy Permanent Representative and Director General of the UK–EU Partnership have relocated to Brussels.

lord ahmad of wimbledon: All three senior officials mentioned live and work in Brussels and as such the Representation has a resident head.

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lord judd: Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Bahrain concerning the arrest, alleged torture and general treatment of Ebtisam Al-Sayegh, a human rights worker; what was the outcome of those representations; and how that episode will affect the UK's support for future progress on human rights within Bahrain.

lord ahmad of wimbledon: We have raised our concerns over these allegations with the Government of Bahrain. The UK continues to encourage the Government of Bahrain to deliver on its international and domestic human rights commitments. We also encourage those with concerns about treatment in detention to report these to the relevant human rights oversight bodies, including the National Institute for Human Rights and the National Security Agency Ombudsman Office.The UK continues to support Bahraini-led reform through a package of technical assistance. We believe it is not good enough to criticise countries from the sidelines. Only by working with Bahrain can we bring about the changes we would like to see. Any assistance delivered by or on behalf of the Government complies with our domestic and international human rights obligations.

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lord scriven: Her Majesty's Government whether reports of the torture and sexual abuse of Ebtisam Al-Sayegh by the National Security Agency of Bahrain on 26 May, and her subsequent arrest and alleged ill-treatment on 3 July, as reported by the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy and Amnesty International, has been recorded in line with the FCO Torture and Mistreatment Reporting Guidance.

lord ahmad of wimbledon: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has received a report containing such allegations and has logged them in accordance with the FCO’s guidance on reporting such allegations. We have raised our concerns with the Government of Bahrain. The UK continues to encourage the Government of Bahrain to deliver on its international and domestic human rights commitments. We also encourage those with concerns about treatment in detention to report these to the relevant human rights oversight bodies, including the National Institute for Human Rights and the National Security Agency Ombudsman Office.

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lord scriven: Her Majesty's Government whether they have received reports of any sexual assault by staff of the National Security Agency of Bahrain and, if so, what assessment they have made of these allegations.

lord ahmad of wimbledon: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has received a report containing such allegations and has logged this in accordance with the FCO’s guidance on reporting such allegations. The UK continues to encourage the Government of Bahrain to deliver on its international and domestic human rights commitments. We also encourage those with concerns about treatment in detention to report these to the relevant human rights oversight bodies, including the National Institute for Human Rights and the National Security Agency Ombudsman Office.

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lord scriven: Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the sentencing of Nabeel Rajab, by Bahrain's Lower Criminal Court, to two years in prison on charges of "publishing and broadcasting false news that undermines the prestige of the state", and whether they intend to make a public statement regarding the case.

lord ahmad of wimbledon: We continue to monitor the case of Nabeel Rajab and have raised it with the Bahraini Government at senior levels. We note the two year sentence given to him and understand there are further steps in the judicial process, including the right of appeal.

Department for Education

Armed Conflict: Schools

lord warner: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Nash on 9 June (HL354), how long it took to set up the Trusts in Kingston-upon-Thames and Slough; what were the costs of setting up those Trusts; and who bore those costs.

baroness kinnock of holyhead: Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Canada regarding the Safe Schools Declaration.

baroness kinnock of holyhead: Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to review their position on the Safe Schools Declaration, in the light of the support of a majority of NATO member states.

baroness kinnock of holyhead: Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of France regarding the Safe Schools Declaration.

baroness kinnock of holyhead: Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Canada regarding the Safe Schools Declaration.

baroness kinnock of holyhead: Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to review their position on the Safe Schools Declaration, in the light of the support of a majority of NATO member states.

lord ahmad of wimbledon: At present, the UK Government has not signed the Safe Schools Declaration. However, in light of the recent decisions by both the French and Canadian Governments to sign up to the Declaration, the Government is reviewing its position.We have not held discussions with the Governments of France or Canada on this matter.

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lord ouseley: Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have madeof the research undertaken for the Local Government Association by the Learning and Work Institute estimating that 12 million people will, by 2024,be without work, or in work for which they are over-qualified; and what action they are taking to address the skills gap.

lord nash: The Government wants to create a world-class technical education system and is investing heavily to ensure that we deliver the right skills that the economy, employers and individuals all need to be successful. We plan to deliver on our commitment to create 3 million apprenticeships by 2020, and drive up the quality of apprenticeships to ensure they deliver the skills employers need. We are developing a proper system of technical education based on 15 new technical routes and introducing new qualifications, known as T-levels, which will provide clear pathways to jobs. We are also strengthening the provider base, including by establishing a network of new Institutes of Technology specialising in delivering higher-level technical skills.

Ministry of Justice

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lord bradley: Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to prepare a strategy for older prisoners; and if so, when it will be published.

lord keen of elie: At the end of March this year, there were just over 13,000 prisoners over the age of 50 in England and Wales, being 16% of the total prison population. This represents a 5% increase since March 2016 and 40% since March 2012. We are currently working to enhance our knowledge about the particular health and social needs of older prisoners so we can determine how we might meet these requirements. We have therefore set up a working group to explore this issue. This work will include taking on expert advice on what changes we might need to make to the estate or to the regime.

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lord hylton: Her Majesty's Government whether they will ensure that procedures for complaints are made known in full to all prisoners held in Private Managed Prisons.

lord keen of elie: Privately managed prisons (PMPs) are required to comply with Prison Service Instruction 2/2012 (Prisoner Complaints). This policy requires each establishment to have in place an accessible complaints system that is an effective outlet for dealing with complaints and concerns fairly and humanely. PMPs are also required to comply with PSI 15/2015 (Adult Social Care) in relation to complaints about healthcare provision. The complaints process in each of the PMPs is advertised and widely used by prisoners. If a prisoner remains unsatisfied with the response within the prison to concerns raised through local procedures, they can also raise a complaint with the Prison and Probation Ombudsman. The complaints process is closely monitored by HMPPS Controllers to ensure compliance.

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lord blencathra: Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to report any solicitor firms that have been engaged in fraudulent claims alleging food poisoning of British holidaymakers on holiday overseas to the NCA for investigation of conspiracy and fraud.

lord keen of elie: On 9 July the Government announced the action it is taking to tackle the apparent increase in claims for gastric illness by holidaymakers. It is for individual regulators including the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Claims Management Regulation Unit to take disciplinary action where rules of conduct have been broken. Regulators can and do refer cases to the police for investigation where they believe that a criminal offence may have been committed.

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lord lester of herne hill: Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the benefits and costs to the UK of membership of the Fundamental Rights Agency.

lord keen of elie: The Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) provides assistance and advice on fundamental rights issues to the EU institutions and to Member States when implementing Union law. The FRA is also tasked with promoting fundamental rights within the EU, which it does through the collation, analysis and dissemination of data on fundamental rights across the Member States. As the Balance of Competencies Review in 2014 showed, a small number of UK NGOs have used FRA data to support their work. The UK contributes to the FRA budget through its contribution to the overall EU budget. The FRA’s budget for 2017 is 22.7 million euro. While civil service time is spent dealing with FRA reports and activities, time costs are not logged on this basis. A UK official attends National Liaison Officer network meetings at the FRA; travel and accommodation expenses for these meetings are covered by the FRA.

Young Offenders: Rehabilitation

lord jones of cheltenham: Her Majesty's Government, following the recent report by the Chief Inspector of Prisons on youth detention centres, whether they plan to consider the recommendations made in the reportRehabilitation by Design, published in 2016 by Gleeds, on solutions to high re-offending rates.

lord keen of elie: Re-offending rates in youth justice are high, and the outcomes for young people leaving custody are not good enough. That is why we set out our plans to reform youth custody in response to Charlie Taylor’s youth justice review last December, so that it is better equipped to help young people turn their lives around and play a constructive role in their communities upon their release, away from re-offending. We will continue to engage with key stakeholders and consider their recommendations as this work progresses.

Ministry of Defence

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lord taylor of warwick: Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to improve their cyber warfare capability and defences.

earl howe: I refer the noble Lord to the answer given by my hon. Friend the Minister for the Armed Forces (Mark Lancaster) to Question 2033 on 4 July 2017, and to Questions 1544 and 2066 on 5 July 2017. In addition, I have included below examples of the breadth of our approach to improve our cyber warfare capability and defences. The National Offensive Cyber Programme is a partnership between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), harnessing the skills and talents of both organisations to deliver the tools, techniques and tradecraft required for the UK to establish a world-class offensive cyber capability. We have confirmed previously that offensive cyber capabilities have been used by the Armed Forces as part of the campaign against Daesh. We are clear that such capabilities must be used in accordance with domestic, international and humanitarian law. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) opened in October 2016, following a commitment in the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review. The NCSC provides the UK with a unified platform to handle incidents and serves as a single point of contact in Government. The MOD is working closely with NCSC to protect our systems. The threats and opportunities presented through cyberspace extend across national and organisational boundaries. We continue to work closely with Allies and multinational institutions to operate effectively and increase our awareness of common threats. The UK is recognised as one of the leaders on cyber issues at NATO. Furthermore, the UK is central to international dialogue on cyber; for example, last October we hosted the second in a series of international cyber symposiums, titled ‘Cyberspace and the Transformation of 21st Century Warfare’.



Armed Forces:  Cybercrime
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lord campbell of pittenweem: Her Majesty's Government how many Army units are stationed in Scotland; and where those units are located.

earl howe: The Army footprint in Scotland consists of: The Army Personnel Centre;Headquarters 51st Brigade;Seven Regular units, including a detachment of the Royal Military Police;Sixteen Reserve units, and a Reserve recruit training unit;Four University Officer Training Corps;Eight Army Cadet Force (ACF) battalions, and two independent sub units;Fifteen Combined Cadet Force sections. The location of these units is given in the attached table. 



Army Units in Scotland
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Home Office

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lord tebbit: Her Majesty's Government how many people were killed by individuals who had previously been convicted of murder or manslaughter, in each of the last ten years for which figures are available.

baroness williams of trafford: The Home Office collects data on the number of people in England and Wales who are known to have been killed by persons who had been previously convicted of homicide. The information is given in the table; it is also published on the gov.uk website: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/compendium/focusonviolentcrimeandsexualoffences/yearendingmarch2016 Table 1: Number of homicides in England and Wales known to have been committed by suspects who had been previously convicted of homicide1,2,3 , 2006/07 to 2015/16 England and Wales2006/072007/082008/092009/102010/112011/122012/132013/142014/152015/16 Number of homicide victims45321043654 1. Source: Homicide Index, Home Office2. Homicide Index data are designated as National Statistics 3. As at 14 November 2016; figures are subject to revision as cases are dealt with by the police and by the courts, or as further information becomes available. The figure excludes persons who have been killed by those who may have been convicted outside England and Wales (for whom there is incomplete information), and persons who have been killed by those not previously convicted of homicide by reason of their mental state.

Department for Exiting the European Union

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lord jones of cheltenham: Her Majesty's Government what safeguards for the United Kingdom Overseas Territories are intended to be included in the negotiations to leave the European Union.

baroness anelay of st johns: We have been clear that our exit negotiations cover the Overseas Territories.We continue to engage closely with the Overseas Territories including through the Joint Ministerial Council [Overseas Territories EU Negotiations] which has met twice, including most recently on Wednesday 12 July, to ensure their priorities and interests are understood.

Department for International Trade

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marquess of lothian: Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of China's One Belt, One Road initiative, and of its implications for (1) the UK's economy, and (2) the global economy.

lord price: HMG has discussed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with China as part of our regular engagement, including at ministerial level. The UK is a ‘natural partner’ on BRI, as it is home to the world’s leading financial centre, with strengths in key professional services and close relationships with many of the countries involved. We will work proactively to maximise opportunities for UK exports and investments related to BRI. Spanning four continents, BRI has the potential to raise living standards for 70% of the global population by promoting trade, interconnectivity and economic growth.

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lord adonis: Her Majesty's Government how much (1) has been paid since July 2016, and (2) is budgeted to be paid in2017–18, by the Department for International Trade for the training of staff.

lord price: Since July 2016 the Department for International Trade (DIT) has paid £1,723,675 on learning and development. DIT has a training budget of £2.1m for 2017-18; this budget covers a range of learning and development opportunities for staff. DIT staff attend training provided by the Trade Policy and Negotiations Faculty. The role of the Faculty is to build trade policy and negotiations capability in Departments across Her Majesty's Government. In addition, as part of our on-going commitment to building capability across DIT, we have developed a DIT branded Learning Hub to utilise available technology to host and deliver learning through formal, informal and social learning methods, across the global network.

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lord adonis: Her Majesty's Government how many qualified lawyers have been recruited by the Department for International Trade.

lord price: The Department for International Trade does not directly recruit in house lawyers. Currently there are approximately 20 Government Legal Department lawyers working for the benefit of the Department for International Trade.

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lord adonis: Her Majesty's Government what is the travel budget for the Department for International Trade in 2017–18.

lord price: The Department for International Trade has a total travel budget of £7,607,409 for 2017-18.The budgeting and forecast process is subject to on-going review on a quarterly process when budgets can be re-aligned to reflect changes in priorities.

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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baroness armstrong of hill top: Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have held with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) regarding the fee structure for coaching courses and for the Level One coaching qualification for school-aged children; what assessment they have made of the impact of fees charged on participation by young people from (1) state, and (2) private schools; and whether they have advised the LTA to vary that fee structure according to which type of school a young person attends.

lord ashton of hyde: We want all young people, regardless of economic background, to be healthy and active, and playing tennis is a great way to achieve this. Coaching courses and participation fees are for sports to manage, but as set out in the government's sport strategy Sporting Future, we should ensure that opportunities to engage in sport and physical activity are as inclusive and accessible as possible Sport England published its new coaching plan “Coaching in an Active Nation: The Coaching Plan for England” earlier this year, setting out a key objective of making it easier to become a coach. An important part of that is reducing the costs of entry. Sport England has recently commissioned a review of the UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) which will include looking at the issue of the increased cost of coaching qualifications.

Arts: Recruitment

baroness bonham-carter of yarnbury: Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the impact of the UK's withdrawal from the EU on the ability of the creative industries to recruit highly-skilled workers, including freelance workers.

lord ashton of hyde: The Government remains committed to working closely with the creative industries to assess the impacts and opportunities affecting the sector as a result of the UK’s exit from the EU. The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has held a series of roundtables with the sector to ensure that its needs and views are understood.

Arts: Free Movement of Labour

baroness bonham-carter of yarnbury: Her Majesty's Government what meetings they have held with representatives of the creative industries in the last six months to address issues relating to the impact of the UK's withdrawal from the EU on the free movement of workers in those industries.

lord ashton of hyde: The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has held a series of roundtables with the sector on the impacts and opportunities affecting the creative industries as a result of the UK’s exit from the EU.

Entertainers: Free Movement of People

baroness bonham-carter of yarnbury: Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the UK's withdrawal from the EU on the free movement of musicians and performers.

baroness bonham-carter of yarnbury: Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the impact of the UK's withdrawal from the EU on the ability of musicians who are resident in the EU to work and tour in the UK.

lord ashton of hyde: The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has held a series of roundtables with the sector on the impacts and opportunities affecting the creative industries as a result of the UK’s exit from the EU, including representations from the music industry regarding touring musicians and crews. The Department remains committed to working closely with the music sector to ensure that its needs and views are understood.

BBC: Pay

lord truscott: Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the value for money for licence fee payers of those BBC journalists paid over £650,000 per year.

lord ashton of hyde: The public deserves to know how its licence fee is being spent, which is why the government required the BBC to publish the salary details of all BBC staff and talent paid over £150,000. This was published for the first time as part of the BBC 2016/17 annual report. The BBC is operationally and editorially independent from government, and the amount it pays its staff and talent is a matter for them. It is for licence fee payers to determine whether the BBC is value for money.

Department of Health

UK Permanent Representation to the EU

baroness hodgson of abinger: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will include information on twins and multiple births in any formal updates on progress towards their aim of halving the rates in England of stillbirths, neonatal deaths and brain injuries occurring during or soon after birth by 2030.

baroness hayter of kentish town: Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to ensure that the UK Representation to the EU can function effectively without a resident head of the organisation.

baroness hayter of kentish town: Her Majesty's Government whether the Deputy Permanent Representative and Director General of the UK–EU Partnership have relocated to Brussels.

baroness hayter of kentish town: Her Majesty's Government whether the UK Permanent Representative to the EU has relocated full-time to Brussels; and, if not, whether this was the expectation when he was appointed.

baroness hayter of kentish town: Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to ensure that the UK Representation to the EU can function effectively without a resident head of the organisation.

baroness hayter of kentish town: Her Majesty's Government whether the Deputy Permanent Representative and Director General of the UK–EU Partnership have relocated to Brussels.

lord ahmad of wimbledon: All three senior officials mentioned live and work in Brussels and as such the Representation has a resident head.